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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the General looks at other nations, what pattern does he notice?
(a) Change, revolution and revival.
(b) The rise of strong-man governments.
(c) Stagnation.
(d) The decay of colonial government.

2. Where do the wild parrots learn the song mocking the General?
(a) From Manuela Sanchez.
(b) From treacherous commanders.
(c) From mischievous lepers.
(d) From domestic birds.

3. How did the General sign decrees?
(a) Seal.
(b) Thumbprint.
(c) An X.
(d) His Initials.

4. In which activity is General Rodrigo de Aguilar authorized to beat the General?
(a) Dominoes.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Chess.
(d) Shooting.

5. What reason did Benedicion Alvarado give for her housing preference?
(a) The big house made her feel like the Pope's wife.
(b) She claimed the open air was better for her health.
(c) She preferred the elegance and extravagance of the grand room.
(d) She preferred the proximity to her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the signs in the main square read as they celebrate both the General's believed death and his discovered health?

2. Where do the lepers live?

3. How were the generals killed, according to the record?

4. How does Patricio Aragones die?

5. The General paid the blind man 5 cents to do which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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